Since the concept was first introduced, consumers have complained about proprietary chargers. Regardless if they're needed or not for a given product, they can be annoying and inconvenient. But are they bad for the environment? That's the argument being put forward by the Members of the European Parliament's internal market committee.
On September 26 the body voted unanimously to propose a law that would require companies to use a universal mobile phone charger. The law requires mobile phone manufactures to include the universal Micro-USB charger in its designs.
In a statement Germany's MEP, Barbara Weiler,explained her support of the measure.
We urge member states and manufacturers finally to intro
